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Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,706

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,175

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,315 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $41,164 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250      
All-weather floor mats 99 72 72 72
Satellite radio 486      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900      
Rear spoiler 551      
Class III trailer hitch 433      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,350    
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Class II trailer hitch   634 634 634
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633      
All-weather floor mats 59 46 46 46
Satellite radio 389      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 720      
Rear spoiler 345      
Class III trailer hitch 309      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,157    
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Class II trailer hitch   475 475 475
Options (change) 5,719 3,061 1,711 1,711
Options (change) 4,455 2,370 1,213 1,213
Destination 765 850 850 850
Total Price $53,799 $32,706 $33,356 $36,356
Total Invoice $46,384 $30,175 $30,848 $33,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,355
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$53,799$32,706$33,356$36,356
Adjustments for Features-3,3100-235-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,489$32,706$33,121$35,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$46,384$30,175$30,848$33,632
Adjustments for Features-2,8540-217-402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,530$30,175$30,631$33,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$456$3,055

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Barometer$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,295$6,985$7,220$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0$235$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8540-217-402

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelGXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in180.9 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height74.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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